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Bon Appetit Position Title: Executive Chef Salary: 90,000-115,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible Our Passion is Food At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people Job Summary The Executive Chef for Bon Appetit Management Company is responsible for the overall success of the food service operation adhering to the Clientu2019s culture and guidelines, the Health Departmentu2019s regulations, and Bon Appu00e9titu2019s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. In this position the Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the sanitation and safety of all kitchens, while ensuring that all kitchen employees produce delicious, eye-appealing and nutritious food, while meeting client financial budgetary goals. This position Solves problems professionally, rapidly and fairly as well as maintains and teaches a good work ethic, while supporting the District Manager, and developing a sense of teamwork and cooperation within the team. POSITION OBJECTIVES: In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: u25cf Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. u25cf Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers. u25cf Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. u25cf Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Major Duties Overall Management u25cf Meets all timelines for menus and ordering. u25cf Teaches and adheres to Bon Appu00e9titu2019s philosophy, culture and commitment to quality food and service. u25cf Takes over the ownership of the kitchen. u25cf Has a Passion for food. u25cf Ensures all products and purchases meet Bon Appetit sustainability guidelines u25cf Has knowledge of and enforces the Client/Bon Appu00e9tit contractual agreement. Supervision and Development of Staff u25cf Hires, trains, and supervises the daily conduct of the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and Cafe Chefs u25cf Ensures that proper uniform standard is followed by culinary Chef team, and all culinary personnel, as stated in the employee handbook and established account guidelines. u25cf Develops and revises proper job descriptions for Chefs and Sous chefs. u25cf Conducts Chef reviews, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions in a professional and timely manner. Provides feedback and support to employees to further their development. u25cf Ensures that all Hiring and Training standards are met and documented for direct hires, including but not limited to New Hire Packet, Employee/Manager Hand Book Sign off Sheet, Fact Training Completion, and Safety Training. Food Programs u25cf Uses a variety of high quality food items that are creatively well prepared, presented and flavorful in a cost effective manner in the Cafu00e9s and catering. u25cf Ensures that all products and ingredients that are used are purchased following bon appu00e9tit purchasing standards and sustainability commitments. u25cf Ensures that all foods, beverages, and garnishes are consistent with Bon Appetit Great Expectations Culinary standards u25cf Works with management team to ensure that all display, catering and cafu00e9 service and culinary set up meet specific account standards. u25cf Prepares a well balanced menu that meets the cultural and dietary needs of the Cafu00e9 guests. u25cf Meets and exceeds the expectations of the customeru2019s perceived value. u25cf Makes sure all kitchen waste is disposed of properly in the most sustainable manner as supported by the client Customer Service and Client Relations u25cf Represents the company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all customer, client and employee interactions u25cf Responds to all comments and complaints within 24 hours and follows up with a written response to the District Manager, Chef de Cuisine and applicable Chefs u25cf Interact with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service oriented manner u25cf Communicates with the Client honestly, accurately and in a timely manner. Financial Management and Analysis u25cf Prices all menu and catering items, specifying portion and prep quantities while adhering to food, and sustainability guidelines. u25cf Maintains and monitors kitchen payroll in conjunction with business forecasts and the budget. u25cf Ensures that food cost meets budgetary goals each week in all operations by establishing purchasing specifications, product storage and usage requirements and waste control procedures. u25cf Ensures that invoices are coded and prices are updated weekly u25cf Reviews catering portions and pricing quarterly, suggesting changes and monitoring waste from events Secondary Duties Retail Management u25cf Creates weekly menus and special event catering menus, meeting special dietary requests, including low-fat, low-sodium, vegetarian and low calorie meals. u25cf Supervises the proper garnishing and presentation of food. u25cf Adheres to Bon Appu00e9titu2019s standards of fresh and creative du00e9cor, as specified in Great Expectations u25cf Oversees the overall appearance of the kitchen. u25cf Continues to test and update menu ideas and concepts, staying abreast of new culinary trends. u25cf Edits all weekly menus for proper spelling and descriptions. u25cf Utilizes all web based informational systems, including web menu and catering menu. Special Events u25cf Oversees all creation of menus, production, and ordering for special events u25cf Assists Catering Management team and Develops specialty menus and events per clients needs, budget and unit guidelines u25cf Plans and executes the culinary elements of all specialty events u25cf Is on site for all special events and ensures that they meet all client expectations u25cf Make sure all events meet Bon Appetit Great Expectations standards. Marketing/Sales u25cf Participates and is involved in Catering Open House and Seasonal tastings of new menu items u25cf Manages chefs to develop seasonal specials and offerings, reviews, tastes and approves all seasonal menu and Pastry items. u25cf Works with Catering Management team to develop and implement sales programs on campus to solicit new business Note: Job duties are subject to change as needed. FOOD AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITES: u25cf Adheres to all Health Department, OSHA and ADA regulations. u25cf Supervises, trains and maintains daily reporting of Time and Temperature and accurate labeling, dating and rotating of all food products. u25cf Conducts weekly F.A.C.T. meetings, and ensures that regular trainings are occurring in units u25cf Reports any injury, accident and/or foodborne illness incident for customers and/or staff accurately and in a timely manner to the General Manager. u25cf Develops daily and weekly cleaning checklists for kitchen staff and oversees their accomplishment. u25cf Trains kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils and machinery. Establishes maintenance schedules in conjunction with manufactureru2019s instructions for all equipment. Provides safety training in lifting, carrying, hazardous material control, chemical control, first aid and CPR. u25cf Attends monthly safety meetings and participates in safety inspections Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. u25cf A four-year degree in Culinary Arts is preferred but not required. In lieu of a 4-year degree, a 2-year degree in Culinary with an additional 5 years of professional experience as an Executive Chef. u25cf 5-7 minimum work experience as a professional chef in a high volume and quality service establishment. u25cf General Hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices u25cf Ability to operate Web based ordering system, process customer requests, changes to orders, menu updates and client profiles. u25cf Proficient with word processing and spread sheet applications. u25cf Posses the ability to meet Bon Appu00e9tit unit specific uniform standards for this position. u25cf Utilize all Personal Protective Equipmentu2019s per Bon Appu00e9tit guidelines. u25cf Wear a cut resistance glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument. Apply to Bon Appetit today _Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA._ Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits. + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance/ AD + Disability Insurance + Retirement Plan + Paid Time Off + Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) + Associate Shopping Program + Health and Wellness Programs + Discount Marketplace + Identity Theft Protection + Pet Insurance + Commuter Benefits + Employee Assistance Program + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) + Paid Parental Leave + Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angelesu2019 Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1513174 Bon Appetit BRYAN GONI